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Velvet Glow Sun Stick / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 13.5g / Moist
ベルベットグロウ サンスティック / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 13.5g / しっとり SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Fragrance plus rose damascena and rose canina oils stacked over homosalate/octocrylene/butyloctyl salicylate; elegant glow stick but heavy on sensitizers and EDCs.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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70.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #853 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance plus rose damascena and rose canina oils stacked over homosalate/octocrylene/butyloctyl salicylate; elegant glow stick but heavy on sensitizers and EDCs.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
Chemical glow stick built on the older homosalate/octocrylene/octisalate/avobenzone quartet. Rose damascena and rose canina oils, plus added fragrance, layer multiple sensitizers over filters with documented endocrine-disruption concerns.
Pros
- Glossy, dewy finish from emollient ester base and rose oils
- Centella asiatica and bisabolol for soothing support
- Hyaluronic acid blend for hydration
- Alcohol-free formula
Cons
- Homosalate, octocrylene, and octisalate carry endocrine concerns
- Rose damascena and rose canina oils are fragrance allergens
- Contains added fragrance on top of the essential oils
Who it's for: Glow-finish seekers comfortable with older filters and floral oils — not a fit for fragrance-sensitive or reactive skin.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 34 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Octyldodecanol·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Propylheptyl Caprylate· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide· Rosa Damascena Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment·Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil· Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Dextrin Palmitate·Bisabolol· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Diisostearyl Malate·Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate·Aqua·Butylene Glycol·1‚2-Hexanediol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ascorbyl Dipalmitate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ci 15850
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
13 Rosa Damascena Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
14 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
15 Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
33 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.